Good Service Awards

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service - given in respect of not less than 5 years’ good service;

Award for Merit - given for outstanding service of not less than 12 years and 10 years exceptionally.

Bar to the Award for Merit may be awarded after a period of not less than five years of further outstanding service.

Silver Acorn - awarded for not less than 20 years of specially distinguished service;

Bar to the Silver Acorn may be awarded for at least a further 5 years of similarly distinguished service.

Silver Wolf
is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and is only awarded for
service of a most exceptional nature. It is not normally
awarded until at least a Silver Acorn has been gained so it is seldom
awarded for less than 30 years’ service.

Gallantry, Meritorious Conduct Awards and The Cornwell Scout Badge

Awards
for Gallantry acts can be made to any Member, Associate Member,
Occasional Helper, Skills Instructor, Administrator, Adviser or Honorary
Scouter, for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been
at risk.

The Gilt Cross,
with a blue and red vertically patterned ribbon and emblems or brooches
corresponding to them, is awarded for gallantry in circumstances of
moderate risk.

The Silver Cross,
with a blue ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them, is
awarded for gallantry in circumstances of considerable risk.

The Bronze Cross,
with a red ribbon and emblems or brooches corresponding to them, is the
highest award of the Association for gallantry, granted for special
heroism or action in the face of extraordinary risk.

Awards
for meritorious conduct can be made to any Member, Associate Member,
Occasional Helper, Skills Instructor, Administrator, Adviser or Honorary
Scouter either for acts of bravery in which there has been no risk of
life, or for courage and devotion to duty under suffering.

Chief Scout's Commendation for Meritorious Conduct medal,
on a green ribbon with a blue vertical stripe and emblems or brooches
corresponding to them, is awarded for meritorious conduct of a high
standard.

The Medal of Meritorious Conduct,
on a green ribbon with a red vertical stripe and emblems or brooches
corresponding to them, is awarded for meritorious conduct of an
exceptionally high standard.

The Cornwell Scout Badge

The
Cornwell Scout Badge is awarded in respect of pre-eminently high
character and devotion to duty, together with great courage and
endurance.

John
'Jack' Travers Cornwell, a Scout in the St. Mary’s Mission
Group, Manor Park, London, entered the Royal Navy in 1915. It was
wartime and training was brief, but Jack, helped by his days in
Scouting, was able to adapt quickly.

On
31 May 1916 while serving in HMS Chester, Jack was struck by a shell
splinter. Grievously wounded, he stayed at his post awaiting orders
until he was relieved at the end of the battle. On reaching port, Jack
was transferred to a hospital in Grimsby and three days later he died a
national hero.

For
gallantry he was given both the Victoria Cross and the highest Scouting
award, the Bronze Cross. To commemorate the courage shown by Jack, The
Scout Association created ‘The Cornwell Scout Badge’
in his memory.

This
rare award is made to Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer
Scouts and members of the Scout Network in respect of great heroism or
pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty coupled with great
courage and endurance. The advice in these Guidelines applies equally to
this award, but it must be remembered that because of its prestigious
nature, it is even more important that high-quality, supporting evidence
be submitted with the application.

Chief Scout's Personal Award

The
Chief Scout’s Personal Award is awarded by the Chief Scout,
in consultation with the National Awards Advisory Group to recognise
achievement not covered by the criteria for any other awards.

The
Award is available to all persons in Scouting, irrespective of whether
they are a Youth or Adult Member or what position they hold. It may be
accompanied, where appropriate, with a suitable commemorative item.

To
nominate someone for The Chief Scout's Personal Award complete the
application form below with as much information as possible and pass it
to the nominee’s Commissioner or the local Awards Advisory
Group (if one is in place).

If you are unsure which form to use please do contact your local Awards Advisory Group, Commissioner or the Scout Information Centre for support.

Commissioners Commendation

Can be presented by District, County, Area, Island, Regional and Country
Commissioners to recognise adult and youth members and non-members for
their contribution to Scouting. This award carries no criteria and is
illustrated by a purple knot.

To nominate someone for this
Award please contact the nominee's Commissioner directly, if you need
any support in contacting the Commissioner please contact the Scout Information Centre.

Length of Service Awards

Length
of service awards are available to Members and Associate Members of the
Association with eligible roles that accrue service, uniformed or not
(with the exception of occasional helpers).

Roles that are
eligible for length of service while holding an adult appointment as a
member of the UK Scout Association counts towards the service awards.
This does not cover service held in a youth role such as a Rover Scout
(or Mate) or Scout Network. However, if an adult appointment were held
concurrently, this service would count.

Service in the Association
is recognised by the Chief Scout’s Length of Service Award at 5, 10,
15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 year intervals. A certificate and
either a cloth emblem or brooch with a white knot and corresponding
green number is available.

Thanks Badge

The
Thanks Badge is the means of expressing the appreciation of the
Association to those who are not Members or Associate Members but who
have been of service to Scouting and is available through Badge
Secretaries or via Scout Store.